Pilot Trial of "My Meal Mate" (MMM), a Smartphone Application for Weight Loss
NCT ID: NCT01744535
Last Updated: 2012-12-07
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
PHASE2
128 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2011-03-31
2012-01-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Paper food diary
Paper food diary
The paper food diary is provided by a commerical slimming organisation called "Weight Loss Resources". The diary allows the user to record daily food and drink consumed. It is accompanied by a book which provides a database of the nutritional content of 40,000 food and drinks. The diary also encourages participants to record their physical activity.
Online food diary
Online food diary
The online food diary is provided by a commerical slimming organisation called "Weight Loss Resources". The electronic diary allows the user to record daily food and drink consumed. System users are also encouraged to record their physical activity.
"My Meal Mate" (smartphone application)
A smartphone application called "My Meal Mate" (MMM) designed to facilitate weight loss. The app allows system users to set a goal for weight loss and self monitor diet and activity in an electronic diary. Users can select foods from the large "Weight Loss Resources" food database. Instant nutritional feedback is provided along with weekly feedback by text message.
"My Meal Mate" (smartphone application)
A smartphone application called "My Meal Mate" (MMM) designed to facilitate weight loss. The app allows system users to set a goal for weight loss and self monitor diet and activity in an electronic diary. Users receive instant nutritional feedback and feedback via text message.
Interventions
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"My Meal Mate" (smartphone application)
A smartphone application called "My Meal Mate" (MMM) designed to facilitate weight loss. The app allows system users to set a goal for weight loss and self monitor diet and activity in an electronic diary. Users receive instant nutritional feedback and feedback via text message.
Paper food diary
The paper food diary is provided by a commerical slimming organisation called "Weight Loss Resources". The diary allows the user to record daily food and drink consumed. It is accompanied by a book which provides a database of the nutritional content of 40,000 food and drinks. The diary also encourages participants to record their physical activity.
Online food diary
The online food diary is provided by a commerical slimming organisation called "Weight Loss Resources". The electronic diary allows the user to record daily food and drink consumed. System users are also encouraged to record their physical activity.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* BMI equal to or greater than 27 kg/m2
* Willing to commit the necessary time and effort to the study,
* Employed by a large employer in Leeds (and expects to continue to be employed there for the next 12 months),
* Able to read and write in English,
* Able to access the internet,
* Willing to be randomised to one of three groups.
Exclusion Criteria
* Has had surgery for weight loss
* Taking the medication sertraline (due to associations with weight gain)
* Taking anti-obesity medications or medications for diabetes
18 Years
65 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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University of Leeds
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Michelle Carter
Research Dietitian
Principal Investigators
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Janet Cade, Professor
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Leeds
Locations
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University of Leeds
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Countries
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References
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Carter MC, Burley VJ, Nykjaer C, Cade JE. 'My Meal Mate' (MMM): validation of the diet measures captured on a smartphone application to facilitate weight loss. Br J Nutr. 2013 Feb 14;109(3):539-46. doi: 10.1017/S0007114512001353. Epub 2012 May 3.
Metzendorf MI, Wieland LS, Richter B. Mobile health (m-health) smartphone interventions for adolescents and adults with overweight or obesity. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2024 Feb 20;2(2):CD013591. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013591.pub2.
Carter MC, Burley VJ, Cade JE. Weight Loss Associated With Different Patterns of Self-Monitoring Using the Mobile Phone App My Meal Mate. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2017 Feb 2;5(2):e8. doi: 10.2196/mhealth.4520.
Carter MC, Burley VJ, Nykjaer C, Cade JE. Adherence to a smartphone application for weight loss compared to website and paper diary: pilot randomized controlled trial. J Med Internet Res. 2013 Apr 15;15(4):e32. doi: 10.2196/jmir.2283.
Other Identifiers
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G0802108
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id